The Adventures of Josh and Monkey™

A Critical Thinking Curriculum

The Adventures of Josh and Monkey™ curriculum has REVOLUTIONIZED the way parents and children engage in reading at home. Monica Knighton effectively uses adorable, real-life accounts to engage and inspire the hearts of  young readers while cultivating their critical thinking.

Rich and expressive vocabulary stimulate vivid imagery and emotional connections. In addition, each book logically scaffolds questions to help young readers build upon basic understanding to develop higher level ideas and connections about the text.  Yes, the questions are printed right there on the pages.

So, parents, all you have do is ask and engage. The outcome?  Your young reader will begin showing ownership of his thinking through the explanation and expression of how he understands the development of the text. It’s called critical thinking!

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Available Curriculum

  • Las Aventura de Josh y Monkey: ¡La próxima vez voy a obedecer! es un libro para chicos encantador para jóvenes lectores de 3 a 8 años. Monica Knighton usa elementos literarios para atraer e incrementar el pensamiento crítico de los jóvenes lectores.
    Las aventuras de Josh y Monkey: ¡Gran problema, Josh! es un bello libro para jóvenes lectores, desde preescolar hasta el cuarto grado. Monica Knighton usa elementos literarios para atraer e incrementar el pensamiento crítico de los jóvenes lectores.
    The Adventures of Josh and Monkey: Next Time I Will Obey! is a delightful children's book for young readers, VPK to Grade 4. Six-year-old Josh and his faithful, furry friend, Monkey—a stuffed lemur—enjoy riding bikes and having all sorts of fun. Monica Knighton effectively uses literary elements to engage and increase young readers’ critical thinking.
    The Adventures of Josh and Monkey: Big Trouble, Josh! is a delightful children's book for young readers, VPK to Grade 4. Six-year-old Josh and his faithful, furry friend, Monkey—a stuffed lemur-enjoy exploring and having all sorts of fun. Monica Knighton effectively uses literary elements to engage and increase young readers’ critical thinking.
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